Editor-in-Chief, Federal Consumer Bulletin – Volunteer Position

Bundesverbraucherhilfe e.V.

. Overall editorial responsibility for the Federal Consumer Bulletin and its daily edition .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeRemote • GermanyLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong editorial leadership and team management skills, with a commitment to journalistic integrity and independence. Proficient in press and media law, digital editorial systems, and AI-assisted workflows.

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Journalistic ExperiencePress And Media Law KnowledgeTeam LeadershipEditorial IndependenceDigital Editorial Systems Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Editorial ManagementContent PlanningFact-CheckingEditorial Guidelines EnforcementRights Of Reply Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipDecision-MakingConflict ResolutionCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Digital Editorial SystemsAI-Assisted Workflows

Industry Keywords

German State Media Treaty (MStV)Press CodeEditorial Independence GuidelinesJournalistic Diligence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Overall editorial responsibility for the Federal Consumer Bulletin and its daily edition
Serving as the responsible person under Section 18 (2) of the German State Media Treaty (MStV), with your name listed in the legal notice
Building, leading, and developing a volunteer editorial team comprising section editors and contributing writers
Planning coverage across all ten sections and determining lead stories and editorial priorities
Ensuring quality through verified and substantiated facts, no unverified republication of third-party reports, a clear distinction between news and opinion, and prompt corrections
Introducing and enforcing binding editorial independence guidelines
Establishing transparent rules for decision-making, conflicts of interest, and handling external information and tips
Supporting membership in press industry and professional associations and voluntary commitment to the German Press Council’s Press Code
Updating editorial principles, including rules for AI-assisted content and image rights
Deciding on rights of reply, notices, and complaints; coordinating with the Executive Board in legally sensitive cases
Developing the newsletter and expanding its reach together with the Head of Communications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of journalistic experience, gained through a traineeship, editorial work, or freelance assignments
Sound knowledge of press and media law, particularly duties of care, personality rights, and rights of reply
Experience leading or coordinating teams, including distributed and remote teams
Meeting the statutory requirements under Section 18 (2) of the German State Media Treaty (MStV): permanent residence in Germany, full legal capacity, unrestricted criminal liability under German law, and eligibility to hold public office
Independence: no financial ties to companies covered by the publication
A clear commitment to editorial independence and journalistic diligence, including in dealings with the publisher
Proficiency with digital editorial systems and openness to AI-assisted workflows
A formal degree is not required; practical experience is what matters

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent employment contract
10 days of annual leave
Leadership of a nationwide news publication with genuine scope to shape its direction
Visible responsibility, with your name listed in the legal notice
Direct access to the Executive Board and all specialist departments of the association
Professional networking with specialists and executives from the legal, business, media, and public administration sectors
Qualified employment certificate and, upon request, a letter of reference
Access to our training programs, specialist conferences, and committee meetings
Flexible scheduling
Predominantly remote collaboration
Reimbursement of necessary expenses in accordance with the Travel and Expense Policy